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Los Angeles |
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CA |
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90010 |
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Birth Control |
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This is a comparative, open-label two-period crossover study of up to 425 couples comparing
the PATH Woman's Condom to the FC2 female condom. California Family Health Council will
enroll up to 425 couples to have 375 complete both periods. The study will provide data on
functional performance, vaginal semen exposure, safety, and acceptability of the two female
condoms.
Both partners will be required to come to the clinic to be consented for the study. If both
members of the couple meet all eligibility requirements, they will each sign an informed
consent form and will be enrolled as a couple. The couples will be randomized to one of two
female condom use sequences for the two periods (WC then FC2 or FC2 then WC). For the first
period of 2-4 weeks, the couple will be asked to have sex once without a condom and 4 times
using the first assigned female condom. For the second period of 2-4 weeks, the couple will
be asked to have sex 4 times using the second assigned female condom. In the first period,
the couple will have one act of unprotected sex for which they will collect pre- and
post-coital vaginal swabs. The couple will also use 4 female condoms of the assigned type.
They will be asked to collect pre- and post-coital vaginal swabs and a post-coital swab from
the condom interior. The couple will complete a detailed Condom Use Questionnaire together
after each condom use. An Acceptability Questionnaire will be completed separately by males
and females at the end of each study period. Couples may have additional acts of sex during
each period as they desire but will not have sex at least 48 hours prior to each study sex
act. After a follow-up visit, the procedures will be repeated with 4 of the second assigned
condom type but without the collection of vaginal swabs at unprotected intercourse. Each
couple will be enrolled for about 2-3 months, depending on the intervals between sex acts.
Clinicians evaluating product-relatedness of AEs will be blinded to the condom type used.
Male partners will be requested to attend the final visit, and, if they experience adverse
events, the followup and/or unscheduled visits.
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| Study summary: |
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Purpose: To compare the performance of a new female condom (PATH Woman's Condom) with an
FDA-approved female condom (FC2), as assessed by reported clinical failure and vaginal PSA
Design: This is a comparative, open-label two-period crossover study of up to 425 couples
comparing the PATH Woman's Condom to the FC2 female condom. We will enroll up to 425 couples
at the California Family Health Council to have 375 complete both periods. The study will
provide data on functional performance, vaginal semen exposure, safety, and acceptability of
the two female condoms.
Primary objective: To compare the performance of the PATH Woman's Condom (WC) to the FC2, as
assessed by self-reported total clinical failure and its components (clinical breakage,
slippage, misdirection, and invagination).
Secondary objectives:
- To compare the ability of the WC and the FC2 to prevent vaginal exposure to semen, as
indicated by detection of PSA within the vagina
- To calculate the sensitivity and specificity of reported failures using PSA as the gold
standard for the presence of semen
- To compare acceptability of the WC and FC2
Study Population: Healthy heterosexual couples at least 18 years of age and at low risk for
pregnancy or STIs.
Study Size: up to 425 couples divided between multiple recruitment locations under one
center.
Study Duration: Accrual will require approximately 14 months. Each couple will be expected
to complete the study in 2-3 months. Therefore, the clinical portion of the study should be
completed within approximately 17 months. Data preparation, analysis, and report writing are
expected to require up to 7 months after completion of the clinical portion.
Treatment Regimen: The couples will be randomized to one of two condom use sequences (WC
then FC2 or FC2 then WC). Four condoms of each type will be used by couples over two 2-4
week periods. For first period, one set of pre- and post-coital vaginal swabs will be
collected around unprotected intercourse. For each coital act where a condom is used in the
period, pre and post-coital vaginal swabs and a post-coital condom swab will be collected. A
Condom Use Questionnaire will be completed after each condom use. An Acceptability
Questionnaire will be completed at the end of each period. After a follow-up visit, these
procedures will be repeated with the second 4 condoms, without collection of vaginal swabs
at unprotected intercourse.
Study Center: California Family Health Council
Funding Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) & National
Institute for Child Health and Development (NICHD) |
| Criteria: |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Heterosexual couples
- Mutual monogamy for 3 or more months
- Both partners are 18 years of age or greater
- Using effective contraception for more than 3 months, including hormonal methods
(oral, injectable, or transdermal), intrauterine device, contraceptive implant, male
or female sterilization
- Agree to remain monogamous for the duration of the study
- Agree not to wear any genital piercing jewelry while using study condoms
- Agree not to use sex toys or drugs intended to enhance or diminish sexual response
when using a study condom
- Evidence of general good health without contraindication to sexual activity
- Couple has vaginal intercourse at least 4 times in a typical month
- Male partner agrees to ejaculate during intercourse using female condoms
- Willing and able to participate as required by protocol
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria for couple (either partner)
- Intent or desire to become pregnant within 3 months
- STIs in the past 6 months, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis,
or newly acquired HSV
- Couple routinely uses condoms due to concern for STIs (for more than 90% of sex acts)
- Known HIV infection
- At high risk for HIV infection, including having shared injection drug needles or
having had sex with someone suspected to have HIV (without having had a negative HIV
test since the possible exposure).
- Allergies to polyurethane or nitrile plastics, or vaginal lubricants (silicone or
Astroglide)
- Recent surgery or biopsy of the male or female genitalia, within the past 60 days
including the vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, prostate, vas deferens, or testes
- Current participation in a study or other research involving a drug, device, or other
product. (Participation in an observational study is not exclusionary).
Exclusion criteria for female partner
- Positive pregnancy test
- Within 2 months of the end of pregnancy
- Concern for current pregnancy: history of unprotected intercourse since last menses
without consistent use of other contraception
- Use of a contraceptive vaginal ring (Nuvaring)
- Current use of vaginal products, for treatment of vaginal infection
- Routine use of diaphragm or vaginal pessary
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (oligomenorrhea and hirsutism or prior diagnosis)
- Distorted vaginal anatomy (e.g. vaginal septum or pelvic prolapse)
Exclusion criteria for male partner
- Difficulty maintaining an erection or achieving ejaculation in the last two months
- At high risk for HIV infection, including having had anal sex with a man in the last
year
- Prior prostate surgery
- History of or current prostate cancer
- Use of medication for a prostate condition
- Hypospadias or other abnormal penile or male urethral anatomy |
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| Study is available at: |
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California Family Health Council
Los Angeles, CA 90010
United States
Primary Contact:
Breione St. Clair
Email: research@cfhc.org
Phone: 800-398-1998 |
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